For a long time now, there have been multiple losses in the high school football space. Just a few days back we saw Houston Academy assistant coach Michael Jerkins Sr. lose his battle to cancer. This had sent the entire Houston Academy in shock. With support pouring in from the staff and also people from the internet, we had never thought that we would be covering another tragedy so soon.

On X, Bear Sports Network shared a piece of disheartening news. “We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Allen Park’s Alan Rodgers. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Rodgers Family, Allen Park High School Community, and the Allen Park Football Team,” Bear Sports mentioned in the caption of their post. Standing on a 6-2 run for this season, Allen Park Jaguars were having quite the year. Becoming 2nd in the league it felt like nothing could stop the team.

But this incident stands as a major roadblock for the Jaguars. Alan Rodgers was an amazing kid. He was a promising junior on the high school roster and was an aspiring photographer as well. The tragic death occurred due to a car accident.

The kid was not only a star athlete for Allen Park High but was also an amazing person with a vibrant personality. The teaching staff at Allen Park had mentioned that Rodgers was a “curious and diligent” kid. As the community and Rodgers’ family and friends slowly recover from this loss, the entire incident also stands as a stark reminder of how fleeting life can be.

Recently, car accidents leading to loss of life have been a major problem in the American football scene. Rodgers wasn’t the only one who tragically lost his life.

Wise High tragedy

July was a tough time for the people at Wise High. It was reported that a car accident had taken the lives of 3 former Wise High players. Khyree Jackson, Isaiah Hazel, and Anthony “A.J.” Lytton Jr. were the ones who passed away during the incident.

A 23-year-old was accused of rash driving and crashing into the Dodge Charger that was carrying the former Wise High students. Even the college football scene witnessed a major loss back in August. Terrance Howard, former Bama player, had passed away after spending 10 days in a medically induced coma.

Howard was in a traffic accident and when the former player got out to check up on the person he had crashed with, a 3rd car had struck him from behind. Crimson Tide HC Kalen DeBoer had mentioned, “I do want to send along thoughts and prayers.” Let us pray for all those promising players who have lost their lives to such unfortunate incidents.